Indigo Ridge Farms

ADAI is encouraging eligible meat processors across the state to take advantage of a new funding opportunity through the USDA Rural Development’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4 (MPPEP 4).

The application period is currently open and will close on August 7, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. Central Time. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov using Funding Opportunity Number RD RBS 26 04 or by searching for "Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4."

Additional information about the program can be found at www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program-phase-4

For more information visit, agi.alabama.gov/2026/06/adai-encourages-meat-processors-to-apply-for-usda-expansion-grant/

Pick up a pack of frozen Chicken Backs for your future Broth Making self!

A chicken back is the backbone and frame of the chicken after the breast and leg cuts have been removed. While it doesn't contain much meat, it's packed with bones, connective tissue, collagen, and rich chicken flavor, making it one of the best cuts for homemade broth and stock. Simmer low and slow to create a nutrient-rich foundation for soups, stews, gravies, and sauces.

$10 gets you a package of *6* Chicken Backs for your freezer. Throw in 1-2 Chicken Backs in a stockpot, along with veggies like garlic, onion, carrot and celery, splash of ACV, good quality salt & herbs and simmer on low for several hours. Strain. Have nutrient rich broth available to use in so many ways! This is a staple at our house. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up!

Order today at www.indigoridgefarms.com

Birmingham, you can find us at a local market every Saturday this month!

We are hitting prime harvest season on the farm, which means we will be stocked with lots of clean meat - pasture grown chicken and pork, and grass finished beef - certified by the American Grassfed Association to reflect authentic grass-based farming!

Did you know you can Pre-Order for Grab and Go Pickup at markets? You can! Go to our website (www.indigoridgefarms.com), order your meats, and select which market location and date at checkout. It's simple, and ensures you get what you want before we sell out!

Locals - Order online for convenient pickup at The Farm Cabin any day of the week.

See you out there!

Our Sunday treat was oh so dreamy!

And the best part is that it is made with LOTS of garden fresh shredded zucchini AND freshly milled flour AND raw milk, win win 🙌

Recipe in the comments. Enjoy!


Markn Kay Coger
AlyonasCooking.com

May, you were good...

Started the month in the mountains,
Celebrated 17 years with my farmer 😍,
Catching trout,
Fishing and more fishing 🎣,
Hikes with the babe,
The glorious return of green grass,
Chickens on pasture,
Eggstaordinary,
Frog friends,
Forest strolls,
Mulberries,
Cows at golden hour,
Tater harvest - a surprise!,
Beautiful blooms,
A Kindergarten graduate,
Crayfish catcher,
Good looking gardener,
Dewberry delights,
Pollinators paradise,
Good land, good harvest.

See you tomorrow, Hoover!

Pictured: a Skyr-inspired Cheesecake creation 😍

**FARM UPDATE**
The change from spring to summer brings about a much needed slow down season for the cows and the milkmaid.

Witht late summer calves expected, we milked out Pearl & Charlotte for the last time yesterday before the arrival of calf. The sole gal in milk, Magnolia, will start her dry off in August to prepare her for an October calf.

What this means is that milk will be limited. I notified our monthly milk subscribers earlier this week of the pause. Any extra milk will be restocked at MC Farmstore Markn Kay Coger when available.

Typically, this is a good time to slow down as it factors in vacations and away time for customers. Generally, the demand is less consistent in summer months.

Now to recharge for when milk flow starts back this summer ☀️ Thank you for your support this milking season 🥛 🐄

Stay tuned 😉

Your food has a story—do you know it? 🐄

Grassfed systems are built on traceability, natural diets, and responsible farming practices.

Because knowing what you’re eating starts with knowing how it was raised.

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Proud to say we are an American Grassfed Association Certified Producer of Beef, Pork & Chicken!

You can order conveniently online at www.indigoridgefarms.com for on the farm pickup, or meet us at a Saturday market!

Market Schedule:

Pepper Place Farmers Market 5/16 7a - 12p

The Farmers Market at Brock's Gap 5/30 8a - 12p

Support the people behind your food. 👨‍🌾

When you choose AGA Certified Grassfed, you support family farms that are committed to pasture-based, ethical, and transparent practices. Plus, all AGA Certified products meet the USDA definition of Product of the USA—so your purchase supports food you can trust, raised here at home. From farm to table, every choice matters. 🌱